Early Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention for Intellectual Disability

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, ORIntellectual Disability+1 MoreEarly Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention - Behavioral
Eligibility
Any Age
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial aims to develop an intervention to improve communication for toddlers with IDD and their families. Qualitative methods and experiments are used to assess its feasibility and effectiveness.

Eligible Conditions
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Speech and Language Disorder

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 1 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Assessed 1-2 times per week through study completion, 3-4 months.

Month 4
Change in Caregiver Use of AAC Intervention Strategies
Change in Number of Child Communication Acts
Month 4
Change in Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)
Change in Feasibility of Intervention Measure (FIM)
Change in Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM)
Month 4
Change in Preschool-Language Scales 5th Edition (Aim 3 Only)
Month 4
Change in Communication Complexity Scale (CCS; Aim 3 Only)
Change in Communication Matrix (Aim 3 Only)

Trial Safety

Trial Design

1 Treatment Group

Early Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention
1 of 1

Experimental Treatment

50 Total Participants · 1 Treatment Group

Primary Treatment: Early Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention · No Placebo Group · N/A

Early Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Early Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Intervention · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: assessed 1-2 times per week through study completion, 3-4 months.

Who is running the clinical trial?

Oregon Health and Science UniversityLead Sponsor
904 Previous Clinical Trials
6,830,591 Total Patients Enrolled
Florida State UniversityOTHER
170 Previous Clinical Trials
28,767 Total Patients Enrolled
Emily D. Quinn, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorOregon Health and Science University

Eligibility Criteria

Age Any Age · All Participants · 10 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You have received early intervention for at least 6 months.
You have significant difficulty with learning and development, which is measured by a special test called the Mullen Scales of Early Learning (MSEL) and shows that you are over two standard deviations below the average score.
You are 18 years old or older.
You must be between 2 to 3 years old.
You are working with at least one child who uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
You can communicate and comprehend English.
You are the parent, primary caregiver, or legal guardian of a child between the ages of 24 to 36 months who has an intellectual or developmental disability.
You have been diagnosed with IDD (intellectual and developmental disability) either by your caregiver or medical records.
You work with children between the ages of 2 to 3 years old who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them with language skills.
You have worked with children who have intellectual or developmental disabilities for at least 2 years, providing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are individuals currently being enrolled for participation in this experiment?

"According to records published on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is presently accepting candidates. The initial post date of the trial was July 1st 2022 and it has been updated as recently as February 22nd 2023." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the magnitude of the patient cohort participating in this investigation?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov database indicates that this study is still actively recruiting participants, which began on July 1st 2022 and was last updated on February 22nd 2023. 50 patients are currently being sought out at a single medical center." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.